Fees and taxes are included at €355 per person, pickup and tips are not. Partial closures inside the Museums are not refunded, only a full closure is.
In our comparison: #106 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| English Private TourThe page priceEnglish | €355 for 2+ people | |
| Private tour without BasilicaEnglish | English Private Tour: Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel private tour. Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica is not included in this option. Duration: 2 hours | €358 for 2+ people |
| Spanish Private TourSpanish | €385 for 2+ people | |
| French Private TourEnglish, Spanish | €395 for 2+ people |
Children from €218 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 83 of 92
Star breakdown of all 92 ratings
Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and tailored explanations, but some struggle to understand the commentary.
Written by Guidekin from the 84 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 September 2018 to 21 December 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Meet your Private Tour Guide
Pass by, no stopExplore the Vatican museums with your Private Tour Guide
1h 30m · Admission includedMaze at Michelangelo's masterpiece: The Sistine Chapel
30 min · Admission includedVisit the biggest basilica in the WORLD!
1h · Admission included• Skip the long lines at the main sites of the Vatican City.
• Marvel at masterpieces of art in some of the 1,400 rooms of the Vatican Museums.
• See Michelangelo's famous "Creation of Adam" fresco in the Sistine Chapel.
• Admire the vaults, domes and art works of St. Peter's Basilica.
Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and is therefore subject to unforeseen closures for spiritual celebrations. In such cases we will, if possible, contact you in advance with an alternative tour time or itinerary. If this is not possible you will receive an extended tour inside the Museums.
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The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #106 of 138 | €355 | 3h | 4.63 (92) | private |
| Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private |
| Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour | Small Group | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared |
| Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared |
Ranked #106 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €4913, median €136; typical length 3h. 57 of 138 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 138 Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours